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Sri Yukteswar Giri had a dream of building a circular meditation hall which would incorporate the 4 yugas namely: Satyuga, Tretayuga, Dwaparayuga, Kaliyuga and also the star and planetary systems. The disciple would be able to sit within the meditation hall and easily see his/her cosmic birth sound, star sign, birth sign and astrological constellation.

In a practical sense the hall would serve to remind disciples of the intimate connection between God, the Universe/Cosmos, Time (Past, Present and Future) and the Individual. Each Human, made in the image of God, is also an image of ALL His creation. The hall brings together in one place all these connections. It is a profound place for the realisation of Truth.

Swami Shankarananda Giri has fulfilled Sri Yukteswar Giri's dream by building a unique temple with a circular hall. It includes life-size statues of 5 Kriya masters and has capacity for 200 people to sit and meditate in the meditation hall. The domed ceiling incorporates all 12 planetary signs engraved in astrologically correct positions. The 4 major yugas and the 27 stars are depicted. The meditation hall harmonizes deep resonances and powerful vibrations enabling deep meditation. On the outside wall of the meditation hall, there are 16 caves. This enables any disciple to meditate in a cave for as long as he or she wishes.

The temple is unique in bringing together astrological and spiritual symbols. In time to come, this will become a highly sort out centre and it will be open to all Kriyabans.

The Hiranyagarbha meditation hall has now been completed and the statues of the five masters have been installed. The remaining parts of the temple are still being built see photos below.

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